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Sometimes, when you want to hunt for food, every state also got their own popular food. As for last round long weekend holiday, some friend brought me to his hometown for Ipoh Food Hunt to eat some great food which is nearby Ipoh called Pusing (click here). After that, we head back to Ipoh town to hit on some great food recommended by them.

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There is this one particular little stall hidden under this huge tree. Some called it Under the tree Chee Cheong Fun. Its so famous that in a day he do only a few hours business. Not because he is lansi, just that alot people hunt for his food.

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This uncle a humble and cheerful guy had been running this little stall for more than 10 years and it had gain popularity among the locals.

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One of the different style compare to Penang is, he have created his own special sauce.

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And there are 2 types of chee cheong fun, one which is plain and one which is with mince meat if I am not mistaken.

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So its pair up with another family run little coffee shop and both of them make the whole place packed up within minutes.

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This is what is so different from Penang style as Penang we use ‘heh koh’ (prawn paste).

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But in Ipoh, this uncle had created his own special gravy that shower upon the chee chong fun and according to my friend the gravy is made of pork bones and other great ingredients that make it so rich and sweet in taste. Add on with spicy green chili, brown sauce and some chili sauce just makes it perfect for afternoon tea time. RM2.50 per plate

Some people like my friend will need to have 2 plates at least to satisfy their crave. I would say, if you have not given it a try, it is certainly worth to try, consider this is one of the most famous Chee Cheong Fun in Ipoh.

Remark: you might like it or don like it. More like a love – hate relationship.

Operating hours: 2.30pm till finish (means while stock last)

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Also I notice alot people order White Coffee here, find out that its a bit strong, foamy on the top and just nice to go for afternoon tea. RM2 if I am not mistaken.

Location:
Lahat Lane,
Ipoh, Perak

 

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Next is we have to go for what Ipoh is famous for where how white coffee started. Of course I was introduce by one of the best white coffee in Ipoh is located inside this coffee shop, Kedai Kopi Sun Yuan Foong.

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A normal coffee shop that is packed with many people that usually comes here for breakfast, besides that, the Chee Cheong Fun I mention above, he will operate in this kopitiam in the morning from 8.30am till finish. (where usually finish around 11am)

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Usually my friend will come here for breakfast and this coffee shop was recommended by 2 of my Ipoh friend already. Guess that it should be good!

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This is the super star of all White Coffee, as it is in robust coffee that many of our locals will love, a bit thick in texture and for many coffee lovers, you will fall in love with this white coffee. I certainly would love to have 2 glass of this, but surely will hang over later as in yawn and fall asleep. – Recommneded!!!!!

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This is what my friend will have for breakfast, hot white coffee and with this half boil egg with toast. .

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Soft break like using the (bakery head brand) where you can find in pasar malam, toast to perfection and topple with this 2 half boil egg.

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 10/10, Highly Recommended for its white coffee~

-Stamped—Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
Kedai Kopi Sun Yuan Foong
Jalan Tun Sambanthan,
Ipoh, Perak

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Besides all those white coffee, Ipoh also famous for its Ipoh Chicken Rice, as this is my very first shop I have visited when I first came to Ipoh is Restaurant Onn Kee. One of the reason last time my friend introduce me this shop was because many celebrities came by to this outlet to eat and that’s how I ended up here.

This is not only the restaurant avail as in this stretch of street there are 3 giant players in the area and this restaurant is one of it. Every one prefer different outlet and it really depends on your taste.

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The crowd pour in non stop and the chef just non stop chopping on the chicken.

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This is how busy the shop can be during long weekend. All shops are super crowded.

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You will never want to miss the bean sprout in Ipoh as they are grown differently. According to my friend they are grown by using mineral water, therefore the bean spout in Ipoh is fat and juicy.

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This is the Ipoh White Chicken (cantonese – Ipoh Nga Choi Kai).

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Homemade pork and fish balls.

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Silky smooth koay teow .. . .

Among 3 restaurant available in the area, this shop is my last choice, as the chicken texture and koay teow I do not really like it, but my friend prefer this shop.

Well, it depends on your individual taste as I prefer the one next to this shop. After your Chicken Rice, please do not miss one of the best Soya Bean (Funny Mountain Soya Bean – click here) which is just on the next street which is about 3 minutes walk. Total Damage was around RM 40 if I am not mistaken for a pax of 4

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 5/10, i find it so so only . .nothing to boast about~

-Stamped—Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
Restoran Onn Kee (Ayam Taugeh),
51, Jalan Yau Tet Sin,30300 Ipoh,
Perak Darul Ridzuan, MALAYSIA

Since the new Fernicular Train (click here)  is up and running, alot of tourist have flock this place to take an opportunity to head to Penang Hill as one of the main tourist attractions. After a short walk from the station, then as we walk pass by, we saw this unique hut that mention David Brown’s Restaurant, but the restaurant is no where to be seen.

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That makes us more curious and we decided to head in and try out this David Brown Restaurant.

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As you have to climb up the stairs, you will head into a garden area and there are more stairs heading up . ..

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We just follow the track then till there is a small little wooden gate. . .

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come by this huge bungalow with huge garden at the front.

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here is the front view and just get to know its a very classic English house that had preserve and did a make over of the place to maintain its classic heritage look.

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You can enjoy your afternoon session here. . . with water lily pond by the side ..

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When you enter the house, you will be impress by the interior decorations.

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Its so heritage British colonial interior is preserved as when I saw this, this place is perfect for wedding photography . .

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At this kind of place and ambiance, you will have to dig into your pocket for a simple meal and drinks.

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Even handmade grasshopper is hopping around to greet . .:p

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Simple Tea

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All of us were having good time, with Andrew and Carmen laughing at a Joke . . .

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 Our expensive afternoon tea set.

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If you seated futher out at the edge of the restaurant, this is the view you going to enjoy, Marvelous view over Penang. That is why, its not cheap . .Well, you pay for the ambiance and view. .

I would say, if you are looking for something more relax and something different for meal or afternoon tea, this would be a good place to hang out once in a blue blue moon . .

*have not actually tried the food as came here for light meals only.

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 8.5/10, Nice view and ambiance~  -Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
David Brown’s Restaurant & Tea Terrace
Strawberry Hill
Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill)
11300 Air Itam
Penang

Tel: 04 828 8337
Fax: 04 826 6337

Business Hour : 9am to 9pm (Daily)

Website : www.penanghillco.com.my

One of the reason that Penang had attracted alot of tourist its because one of its culture that preserved its heritage area, and since then, alot of cafe’s came out with their very own unique classic place that offers customers heritage feel of it. One of the famous street in Penang that have all this ambiance, that you can find it in Muntri Street, Moontree 47 is located along the street.

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Then my friend told me about this place, Moon Tree 47 which operates by a couple, remain the place as classic as possible.

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Once you walk into the cafe, you will feel that you have travel back time, to the era of 70’s

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Even the bar counter they are design with wooden planks, classic fan ….

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with zink roof top become one of their wall deco along with photoframes and classic switch

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The cafe is very long and there are a few section that you can be seated.

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For their food menu, it is rather simple with just a few choices of what they have to offer, from coffee to main dish.

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Caffe Latte.

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Vannila Frappe

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Kaffe Burger @ RM 12 that serve along with pork

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If you are looking for a very old classic ambiance to stir up your memory during childhood, this is certainly one of the cafe to sink in, to read newspaper, to chill for afternoon tea session.

Location:
MOONTREE 47
47, Muntri Street,
10200 Georgetown,
Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 04-264 4021
email: [email protected]

What I we do get a chance to dine in a big open space green field with flowers blooming and cool wind towards us and enjoying our afternoon tea or lunch? That would be a chance that I do not want to miss. A new concept had been build upon for people like us, city dwellers that seldom got a chance to expose ourselves in those natural environment but something similar would be available to enjoy at The Garden Lifestyle Store and café which is located at The Curve with one of their originals at lower ground, 1-Utama.

Comes to think of it, this would be one of my longest food post so far. So hopefully you don read this during before lunch or dinner time.

[update: 2016 – No longer in Operation]

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They have the idea trying to bring the ambiance as relaxing as possible by decorating the whole place green with fan ceiling on the top, big bird cage a pianist to play for a relaxing moment.

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In the restaurant they have two dining area, one would be open garden concept which would suits those who love air or smokers especially to be seated in this section but only one scenario that you guys should fear is rain!

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A big cage decorated as the place to make it a bit english style.

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When you feel that you are lonely or waiting for friends to arrive, a pianist that actually playing there with relaxing music (a bit of classical) to cheer up your mood.

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According to some of the girls, he is consider cute and with a guy able to play piano for them on certain occasions, they consider that as romantic, which I nod my head and agree. 🙂

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For those who do not like to be in outdoor by maintain fairer skin or prefer to be somewhere chill, indoor section would be a good choice after all, as it is decorated with lots of flowers, mini tress and pots to stir up the indoor ambiance.

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Looks more like a tree style cafe dining.

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 With all this, we could not thank more to Tracy for being one of the best host whom are very friendly, warm, down to earth person type and also she do focus alot on food management of the restaurant especially on food quality control.

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Last week was a great week that we got invited over for a session at Mezzanine Bar & Lounge at Prince Hotel. It was more like a blogger gathering to us as it was the usual faces that turn up for that night, with our all time great host, Shirley.

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This lounge indeed a great place to meet up with friends and business partners to chat for the day as the place is very comfort and the people working there are very attentive.

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If you feel that you needed to be pampered more, you can just open a bottle of wine and cigars to makes you feel better, then Fidel’s is one of the place you would not want to miss.

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Classy, chill and relax with a pool table ready for your action.

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At Mezzanine Bar & Lounge, it serves a wide selection of cognacs, armagnacs, cocktails and wines, as well as a daily morning and afternoon tea.

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‘Fizzy Bacardi with Strawberries ‘

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We were then got a chance on preview of Venezuelan Appertizer which is happening at Prince Hotel this week. ‘Prawn Cocktail and Cheesy Stick’

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While enjoying our finger food for the night, we were carried away by Soul Intent with their jazz performance.

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As the jazzy performance started not long, we were mesmerize by the voice of their lead singer Ms.Atilia Sarani, the lead singer of Soul Intent, with more booze flowing down, some of us even requested some songs and only get to know that she merged as the weekly champion of Sinaran Passport Kegemilangan 92 and also one of the top 10 finalists for Malaysian Idol Season Two.

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With a great night like that, a glass of red wine, sit down and chat with the rest of the people is something that me and Ken really enjoy.

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A great night like that would not be fun without this group of friends, with some great photo shots that I borrow from Uli.

Soul Intent Performance
7.30pm to 11.30pm (Mon – Thurs)
8.30pm to 12am (Fri & Sat)

Location:
Mezzanine Bar & Lounge
Address: Level 2, Grand Lobby, Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Conlay, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +603 2170 8888
http://www.princehotelkl.com/

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